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Fall protection systems for constructionUnderstanding application to maximise performance
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Keeping you safe Fall Protection Systems from SFS
Contents
- Intermediate Post- Universal Base Plate - Seam Clamps
SFS has been evolving its Fall Protection System since its launch, over 10 years ago.
The extensive knowledge gained in the development of fastener solutions for roofing has helped us develop our systems for working at height.
SFS offers systems for industrial pitched metal roofs, built-up flat roofs, vertical and overhead applications.
Introduction
Product Development
Hierarchy of Fall Protection
Corrugated Metal Roofing
Built-up Flat Roofing
Metal Standing Seam Roofs
Vertical System
Overhead System
Bespoke Solutions
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
Tools and Accessories
Tested on all Roof Applications
Line Calculations and System Warranty
Innovative Design
Beating Corrosion
Site Support and Training
Product Range
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SFS provides a range of leading Fall Protection Systems that are designed to appeal to all parties who come into contact with working at height applications:
n Safety Installer Companiesn Roofing Contractorsn Architectsn Designersn Building Ownersn Building Contractors
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Early rigid posts were secured through to the building frame and meant access was required internally and externally at the same time. Making it very labour intensive and costly to install.
The post penetrates the whole roof, adding the need for weather proofing around each post location. The weathering inevitably broke down after time, leading to leaks and further roof work being needed.
These early posts had no shock absorbing element to them and the potential for serious damage to the roof is high when a fall occurs.
n2017 Soter™ II
n2000’s Shock Absorbing
n1990’s Semi-Rigid Top Fix Post
n1980’s Rigid Through Fix Post
Optimum shock absorbing, reduces deployment loads to the roof structure to under 5.5kN.
The requirement to protect the roof as well as the user led to the development of roof anchors incorporating a shock absorbing element. These internal features help to minimise the load the rivets / fasteners would be subjected to in the event of a fall. Reduced number of fixing points, speeding up installation times.
In line with the increase in metal and sandwich panel roof constructions came the development of the externally fixed post, secured with rivets or drill screws. These posts feature a minimal shock absorbing element which would still result in roof damage when a fall occurred.
Product DevelopmentKeeping pace with changing market requirements
Patented
Patented
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Fall Protection Systems Hierarchy of Fall Protection
A designer or building owner must ensure the safety of a worker, if the need to work at height cannot be avoided.
Defined by the Hierarchy Triangle, where there is any risk of a fall the system must be designed and classed as an arrest system.
A system can only be deemed restraint where there is no possibility of a fall.
This is a well known Health and Safety protocol, where working at height is required, we are all responsible for minimising the risks. When roof access cannot be avoided, all current guidance calls for ‘work restraint’ systems as the best option. SFS design to restraint by default.
Those planning work
at height must...
...avoid work at height where they can.
Restraint System Use work equipment or other measures to
prevent falls where they cannot avoid working at height.
Arrest System Where they cannot eliminate the risk of a fall, use work equipment or other measures to minimise the distances and consequences
of a fall should one occur.
‘Avoid work at height wherever possible!’
Fall protection systems are either a Restraint or an Arrest system
ArrestPotential for a fall
RestraintNo risk of a fall
A fall arrest system requires more input from a design point of view, this should always be backed up with published calculations applicable to the roof substrate type. Other factors such as building height and fall clearances require due consideration
This type of system requires specialist PPE, user training and a rescue plan to be in place.
A typical restraint system is set 2.3m back from the roof perimeter or any open edge or potential fall. The user’s path is dictated.
Minimal PPE and user training required.
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Fall Protection Systems Corrugated Metal Roofing
SFS Fall Protection System for sandwich panels with top skins from 0.5mm.
The use of structural BULB-TITE® rivets from Gesipa, a group company, enables the base plates to be fixed to the crowns of the panels quickly and securely.
The rivet performs a sealing, clamping and security function.
SFS Fall Protection Systems installed on sandwich panels can be utilised for arrest or restraint - subject to correct layout and design.
Patented
Structural BULB-TITE® Rivets Typical Values
Fastener Substrate Shear Tension (pull-out)
5.5 dia 2 x 0.7 0.9kn 0.5kn
6.3 dia 2 x 0.7 1.7kn 1.4kn
7.9 dia BULB-TITE®
Rivet2 x 0.7 2.05kn
2.9knup to
6 x stronger
Fall Protection Systems Built-up Flat Roofing
SFS Fall Protection System for built-up flat roofing
Solutions are available for all types of flat roof build-ups.
M8 Stainless steel gravity toggles, from 150 - 500mm are the preferred option on profile metal deck over 0.6mm and timber decks over 18mm. The SFS toggle cup design recesses the bolt head below the flat surface of the base plate. This eliminates the risk of puncture damage to the membrane.
Options for concrete decks include M8 stainless rods & resin, stainless steel ‘through bolt’ anchors or simple drop-in anchors.
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Flat roof post weathering detail
Flat roof post insulation metal deck
Flat roof post insulation concrete deck
Flat roof post insulation OSB board / 18mm ply
Fall Protection Systems Metal Standing Seam Roofs
SFS Fall Protection System for metal standing seam roofing
Standing seam roofing systems, designed to avoid outer skin penetrations, prevent the use of rivets in securing anchor posts.
SFS have a range of clamps to suit most profiles.
Standing seam roofs do not have the same strength as many mechanically fixed sheets and panels, this means
that they might be unable to sustain the higher loads generated by a fall on an arrest system.
SFS support leading manufacturers of standing seam roofs by only recommending horizontal line systems that are designed to restraint.
Riveted Soter™ Seam Clamp Aluminium Rolled Seams Non-penetrative
Bolted Seam Clamp Aluminium Rolled Seams
Folded Seam ClampTradition standing seam roofs such as copper and zinc
River-Therm® Clamp Non-penetrative
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Intermediate Post Universal Base Plate Riveted Seam Clamps
Non- penetrative
solution
Fall Protection Systems Vertical System
SFS Fall Protection System for vertical applications
Meets the latest requirements of BS EN 353-1:2014
The innovative design of the helix intermediate brackets allows for safer installation of the system. The brackets can be installed once the wire is under tension.
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Shock Absorber
Helix intermediate Bracket
Combined Tension Indicator
Toggle Fork
Lower Bracket
Extended for ease of egress
Vertical line attachment device
Upper Bracket
Toggle Fork
High Load Shock Absorber
Heavy Duty Shark Fin
Overhead Brackets
Fall Protection Systems Overhead System
SFS Fall Protection System for overhead applications
Our overhead lifeline system is designed to provide continuous fall protection for users in exposed work place situations.
Examples:
n Modular building constructionn Trailer maintenancen Internal overhead crane inspectionsn Train maintenance
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Soter™ overhead personal attachment device with unique removable feature
Line Calculations Program
LineTensioner
Single span lengths up to 30m are achievable with 7x19x8mm wire pre-tensioned to 5kN.
ø8mm
Fall Protection Systems Bespoke Solutions
SFS for bespoke systems
With over a decade of experience SFS have solved many unusual applications:
n Green Roofsn Historic buildingsn Slate and tile roofsn Watercourse accessn Fabricated postsn Bridgesn PV
Wall System, St Paul’s Cathedral, LondonSolar Panels
NEW Solar PV Support Post Forth Road Bridge
Tile Roof System
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Weir Posts
Fall Protection Systems PPE Personal Protection Equipment
SFS offers project specific PPE sets in-line with each individual requirement
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SFS Horizontal Line System Attachment Device
CE0321 EN795:1996 Class B
Safety Harness
n Front and rear attachment pointsn Top and bottom colour distinctionn Fully adjustablen Quick and simple alloy steel
coupling bucklesn 50mm wide webbingn Comfort pads can be fitted to leg
and shoulder strapsn Easy to fit and comfortable to wear
Fall Arrest Rope Lanyard
n Integral energy absorbern Single or twin Legn Standard length single leg 1.8mn Standard length twin leg 1.5mA fall arrest rope lanyard complete with a highly efficient tear web energy absorber, that in the event of a fall, will reduce forces on the body to well below the 6kN required by the European Standard. It is used to connect the user’s safety harness to an approved anchor point.
Adjustable Rope and Rope Grab
Safety lines made up from LSK 11mm rope fitted with sewn eyes. Standard lengths available: 10m, 15m, 20m, 25m and 30m. Other lengths also available.Rope grabs for use with 11mm / 13mm rope. Manufactured from high strength Aluminium (BS EN 567) for use in conjunction with LSK rope. Automatic Rope Grab which follows the user as the ascend / descend the safety line.
Restraint Lanyards
n Single or Twin Legn Standard length single leg 1.85m
including karabinersn Other lengths to order
n Attach anywhere onlinen Fully traversablen CE markedn Stainless Steeln Simple and easy to use
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Fall Protection Systems Tools and Accessories
Recommended installation tools
Hydraulic wire cutter for 8mm stainless wire 130kN Hydraulic swager and die set for 8mm stainless wire
HT-TC026 HT131-C
Pro-Gold Battery Riveter for 6605-9 Series Structural BULB-TITE® Rivets
250kN Hydraulic Foot Pump Swager for high tensioned systems
Powerbird Battery Riveter for 6605-9 Series with large BULB-TITE® nose piece Structural BULB-TITE® Rivets
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Fall Protection Systems Tested on all Roof Applications
SFS have their own state-of-the-art testing facilities, a 6x6m test bed and 10m drop tower, suitable for testing to all current EU regulations and standards.SFS Fall Protection Systems have been independently assessed and comply to EN795:2012 as well as the recently published CEN/TS16415:2013 multi user technical specification. SFS UK also test to ACR[M]002:2009-(Part2) Testing of Roof Anchors on Roof Systems known as the ‘Magenta’ test method.At the time of publication a new more rigorous standard for horizontal line systems BS 8610 is at the final draft stage, we are actively including the new standard in all our testing and development work.
EN 795:2012 – Passed
1. Deals specifically with single-user anchor devices.2. BS EN 795:2012 states, ‘Requirements and test
methods for multi-user anchor devices, i.e. anchor devices that allow more than one user to be attached at any time, are provided in a separate Technical Specification CEN/TS16415:2013.
3. BS EN 795:2012 also states that in recognition of foreseeable misuse, anchor devices intended for restraint must be capable to arrest a fall.
CEN/TS16415:2013 – Passed
In recognition that horizontal lifelines frequently need to accommodate multiple users a technical specification (CEN/TS16415:2013) has been written to support the new EN 795:2012 standard.
The technical specification states:1. Anchor devices must be compliant with EN 795:2012.2. Multi-user devices must now be tested to simulate a
minimum of two users falling simultaneously.3. In addition the Soter™ II system is tested to
accommodate four users.
Test bed and drop tower
n Aluminium Standing Seam
n Composite panel
Test Examples
Provides predictable product performance
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Fall Protection Systems Line Calculations and System Warranty
Calculation Software
All SFS Fall Protection Systems are made from high grade austenitic stainless steel both A2 and A4 grades, carrying a meaningful insurance backed warranty. This is rare in the construction industry and provides specifiers, installers and users with total peace of mind.
Extended Warranty*
• All products sold within the SFS group carry a standard 12 month ‘fit for purpose’ product warranty*.
• In cases where customers seek additional comfort, they can apply for an extended warranty*.
• Warranty* terms may be 1+24 years… or even longer than this, subject to conditions and project specification.
• A pre-contract questionaire, covering building use and proximity to chemicals or coastal environment, will be required.
• All warranties are subject to the frequency of inspections and system re-certification.
• The Soter™ SFS warranty* covers all systems installed on Trapezoidal Roof Profiles, Standing Seam and Flat Roofs.
• The Soter™ range is made from non-ferrous & stainless steel components, it carries a design life which goes beyond that of the actual building.
• Standard terms & conditions and covered by our insurance and available on request.
*Standard terms & conditions are available on request
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Fall Protection Systems Innovative Design
Patented Energy Absorber
Soter™ has been fully tested and certified to comply with EN795:2012 and CEN/TS:16415:2013.
The requirements of which cover single and multi-users.
In the extreme event of a fall, Soter™ will deploy a uniquely patented energy-absorbing coil that limits the forces developed during free-fall to no greater than 6kN on the roof structure and no greater than 5.5kN on the user attachment point.
SFS Horizontal Lifeline Systems have been developed to allow users uninterrupted or controlled access to many different roofing applications.
Alternatively they can be installed as a single point anchor for centralised maintenance tasks within a specific area of interest.
As major roofing manufacturers develop profiles of lighter weight and insulation of greater thickness, Soter™ has been designed to complement these advances without compromising structural integrity or user safety.
Designed to be used in fall arrest or work restraint applications.
During product development major manufacturers played a part in supplying roof profile, insulation and shared their thoughts on how they would like the anchors to perform, to gain their approval. SFS have developed Soter™, a uniquely patented energy-absorbing anchor that, once deployed, reduces the forces generated during free-falling.
The fully stainless solution is housed in a pre-loaded enclosure that is designed to withstand the stresses exerted by snow and ice build-up.
Tested in conjunction with all the major roofing manufacturers of trapezoidal, composite, standing-seam and bituminous & single ply roof systems, there is a solution to all your horizontal safety line needs.
Typical flat roof application
Patented absorber & release mechanism
Fall Protection Systems Beating Corrosion
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Corrosion of safety line components can also cause unsightly rust stains to appear on the roof sheets. In extreme cases it can cause loss of the integrity of the system as a whole.
SFS understand the problems associated with metals when exposed to the elements. Safety lines are exposed to the weather 365 days a year, for life.
Corrosion is measured in terms of loss of performance which would be catastrophic in a safety line.
Safety lines cannot afford to lose performance.
EN 795:2012 requires all components to be subjected to a neutral salt spray test in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for a period in excess of 48 hrs.
After testing metal parts cannot show any evidence of corrosion.
All components within the SFS Soter™ system including internal absorbing elements of the post use a combination of both 304 and 316 stainless steel giving peace of mind to the end user or building owner that any installed Soter™ system will have a lifespan equal to or beyond the building life.
corrosion
More worrying are the effects of hidden corrosion, often this will only become apparent when needed the most, in a fall situation.
It is a common belief that the various protective surface coatings available
offer sufficient resistance to corrosion, but this is not the case.
Protective coatings applied to carbon steel elements will only offer temporary corrosion protection.
SOTER™ System produced with Stainless Steel
Fall Protection Systems Site Support and Training
SFS provide comprehensive technical support:
Surveys Site visits to fully understand the requirement of the system and to recommend the most appropriate product and fixing method
Design Full working knowledge of systems, ranging from full access to guided work positioning lines
Quoting In house estimating and design functions
Training On-site installation and re-certification techniques
Group seminar
Design and quoting consultancyOn-site training
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Fall Protection Systems from SFS Product Range
Standard Base Plate
Code: FP-BP-S SAP No: 1501125
Universal Base Plate
Code: FP-BP-U SAP No: 1520734
Flat Base Plate PVC coated
Code: FP-BP-FC SAP No: 1501163
Flat Base Plate uncoated
Code: FP-BP-FU SAP No: 1501165
S2 High Load Can
Code: FP-A-HLA SAP No: 1520732
S2 Intermediate Can
Code: FP-A-IPA SAP No: 1520733
S2 Flat Top High Load Can
Code: FP-FTA-HLA SAP No: 1525902
S2 Flat Top Intermediate Can
Code: FP-FTA-IPA SAP No: 1525903
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Universal End Anchor
System end termination and cross over
Code: FP-A-UA SAP No: 1501189
2 Hole Plate
Code: FP-CP-2H SAP No: 1501201
3 Hole Plate
Support crossing of lines and 2 end terminationsCode: FP-CP-3H SAP No: 1501202
Combined Line Tensioner with Disk
Line tensioner with tension indicator
Code: FP-LT-D SAP No: 1501205
Line Tensioner
Line tensioner only for dual tensioned lines
Code: FP-LT SAP No: 1501206
Tension Indicator
Line tensioner only for dual tensioned linesCode: FP-LT SAP No: 1501206
Horizontal Intermediate
Code: FP-IB SAP No: 1501210
Corner Kit complete
M10 centre holeideal for rigid systemsCode: FP-CK-ADJ SAP No: 1501223
Solid Corner without Wire
M10 centre holeCode: FP-CK-90 SAP No: 1501222
Female M12 Code: FP-FR-M12 SAP No: 1501227
Male 12 Code: FP-FR-M12
Female and Male Rings
Female M10 Code: FP-FR-M10 SAP No: 1501227
Male 10 Code: FP-FR-M10
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Fall Protection Systems from SFS Product Range
Toggle Fork
System end terminationCode: FP-AC-TFSAP No: 1520785
Swage Joint Sleeve
For wire joining
Code: FP-AC-CJ SAP No: 1501252
Strop and Eye
For end of a strop line attachment
Code: FP-AC-EY SAP No: 1501249
Rivets
6605-9-6WFor fixing to pitch metal roof sheetsCode: FP-AC-BTR SAP No: 1501254
S5 Mini
Attaching to folded seam roofs Code: FP-AC-1S5 SAP No: 1501168
S5 Clamps Top View
M10 Bolt on Aluminium standing seam roofsCode: FP-AC-SC-M10 SAP No: 1501169
Rivertherm Base Clips
4x2 pc clip set fixing on rivertherm / klakCode: FP-AC-RC SAP No: 1501166
Three Hole Corner
For starting and finishing on one postCode: FP-CP-90 SAP No: 1501203
Slyder Device
Code: FP-PP-LA SAP No: 1501268
Soter™ Seam Clamps
Attachment for standing seam profiles
Code: FP-AC-SA SAP No: 1501170
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Standard Shock Absorber
For systems mounted to rigid / fab posts
Code: FP-SA SAP No: 1501224
Shark’s Fin
Code: FP-A-SF SAP No: 1501190
Upper Ladder Bracket
For mounting vertical system
Code: FP-VS-UL SAP No: 1501229
Lower Ladder bracket
For mounting vertical system
Code: FP-VS-LL SAP No: 1501230
Vertical Intermediate Bracket
Code: FP-VS-IB SAP No: 1501243
Vertical Device
Code: FP-VS-AT SAP No: 1501242
S2 OH M16 Line Tensioner
Code: FP-OS-LT SAP No: 1543653
S2 OH Intermediate Bracket
Code: FP-OS-IB SAP No: 1501246
High Load Shock Absorber
For vertical and overhead systems
Code: FP-VS-SA-5K SAP No: 1520784
Overhead Device
Code: FP-OS-TD SAP No: 1501245
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Fall Protection Systems from SFS Product Range
KarabinersCode: FP-PP-RP-20M SAP No: 1501279
Code: FP-PP-RP-30M SAP No: 1501280
System Tag
Code: FP-TS-EN SAP No: 1501293
Restraint Lanyard, 1m
Restraint lanyardCode: FP-PP-LY-RT-1M SAP No: 1501272
Harness
Code: FP-PP-SH SAP No: 1501269
Restraint Lanyard, 1.85m
Code: FP-PP-LY-RT-1.85M SAP No: 1501273
Twin Leg Restraint, 2m
Code: FP-PP-LY-RT-2M2L SAP No: 1501274
Adjustable Restraint, 1.5m
Code: FP-PP-LY-RT-ADJ SAP No: 1501275
Twin Leg Shock Lanyard, 2m
Code: FP-PP-LY-SA-2M2L SAP No: 1501270
Single Leg Shock Lanyard, 2m
Code: FP-PP-LY-SA-2M1L SAP No: 1501271
Rope
Code: FP-PP-RP-5M SAP No: 1501276
Code: FP-PP-RP-10M SAP No: 1501277
Code: FP-PP-RP-15M SAP No: 1501278
Code: FP-AC-KSAP No: 1555101
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Rope Grab
Code: FP-PP-RG SAP No: 1501297
Kit Bag
For PPE Code: FP-PP-KB SAP No: 1501292
Gravity Toggle and Toggle Cup
Code: FP-AC-TB-150 SAP No.1501171
Code: FP-AC-TB-200 SAP No.1501172
Code: FP-AC-TB-250 SAP No.1501174
Code: FP-AC-TB-300 SAP No.1501176
Code: FP-AC-TB-350 SAP No.1501178
Code: FP-AC-TB-450 SAP No.1501179
Code: FP-AC-TB-500 SAP No.1501180
Code: FP-A-TC SAP No:1549550
Fab Post
Code: FP-A-FP-300 SAP No.1501182
FP-A-FP-350 SAP No.1501183
FP-A-FP-400 SAP No.1501184
FP-A-FP-450 SAP No.1501185
FP-A-FP-500 SAP No.1501186
Technical advice and sales service
SFS Ltd.Division Construction153 Kirkstall RoadUK-Leeds, LS4 2AT
Tel +44 1924 472 251Fax +44 1924 440 237E [email protected] www.sfsintec.biz/uk
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